Prediction of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Selenium and Zinc Status of Periparturient Dairy Cows Using Blood Sampling During the Mid Dry Period

Prediction of Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Selenium and Zinc Status of Periparturient Dairy Cows Using Blood Sampling During the Mid Dry Period

<p/> <p>Vitamins A and E, and the trace elements selenium (Se) and zinc (Zn) are essential for the health and performance of dairy cows. Their concentrations often decrease around calving and extra supplementation is sometimes recommended at that time. However, the need for this varies,...

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Main Authors: Waller K Persson, Öhagen P, Petersson L, Holtenius K, Meglia GE
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-06-01
Series:Acta Veterinaria Scandinavica
Subjects:
Vitamin A
vitamin E
selenium
zinc
dairy cows
parturition
supplementation.
Online Access:http://www.actavetscand.com/content/45/2/119

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